shuha

Thân thiện

A person bows respectfully at a shuha shrine.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to a non-state Shinto sect: "Shuha" describes something that is connected to or characteristic of any Shinto denomination or sect that is distinct from Kokka Shinto (State Shinto). It pertains to the organized, sectarian forms of Shinto that developed independently or were not part of the government-sponsored system.

Usage

• The term "shuha" is used specifically in the context of Japanese religious studies and history to classify and describe Shinto organizations. It is an academic descriptor.
• It functions as an attributive adjective, typically placed before a noun to specify a type.
  • Example: Scholars study the shuha Shinto traditions that flourished during the Meiji period.
  • Example: The shuha groups often have their own distinct doctrines and practices.

Advanced Usage

• "Shuha Shinto": This is the most common compound term, referring collectively to the thirteen officially recognized sectarian Shinto groups that emerged in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • Example: The development of Shuha Shinto marked a significant diversification in Japanese religious life.

Variants and Related Words

• Sect Shinto: A common English synonym for "Shuha Shinto."
• Kokka Shinto (State Shinto): The contrasting term, referring to the government-organized and promoted form of Shinto that was disestablished after World War II.

Synonyms

• Denominational (in a religious context): Pertaining to a particular religious sect or denomination.
• Sectarian: Concerning a sect or sects. (Note: While a synonym, "sectarian" can sometimes carry a negative connotation of division, which "shuha" does not necessarily imply in its academic use.)

Notes on Meaning

• The term "shuha" has a precise, historical meaning. It does not refer to Shinto shrines or practices in general, but specifically to the organized sects that were legally recognized separately from shrine-based (Jinja) Shinto and State Shinto.
• Its usage is almost exclusively academic or historical. It is not a term used in everyday conversation.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or pertaining to any Shinto sect other than Kokka Shinto

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